The Westward Podcast

If you're new to horses, how do you know that you're doing right by your horse. Let's talk about it.

Welcome to Trailer Talks, a new bite-sized segment of The Westward Podcast. These are mini-episodes dropping every week alongside full episodes, where I'll be talking life, horse advice, lessons from the saddle, and answering FAQ's I get on my platforms.

I hope you find something of value here, and make sure to shoot me an email with your comments and questions!

[email protected]

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This podcast is co-produced with⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ LiveEQ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Click the link to shop horses, tack, stables, and jobs.

Let's talk about something that most of us have experienced. The loss of a beloved animal.

As I currently navigate the loss of my best friend of 14 years, my Josey dog, I wanted to get real about this process. I get a lot of messages about navigating the loss of a horse and unfortunately I have quite a bit of experience with that. Let's get real, raw, and vulnerable. But let's keep the joy of the bond at the center of it.

For Josey.

Welcome to another episode of The Westward Podcast! I'm your host, Devin Dole, and I'm so glad you're here.

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This podcast is co-produced with⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ LiveEQ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Click the link to shop horses, tack, stables, and jobs.

Are you chasing a constantly moving goal post? What does it mean to be ambitious and not impatient? Here's the lesson I learned this week from an unlikely source, and how it's relevant to everyone chasing down their dreams.

Welcome to another episode of The Westward Podcast! I'm your host, Devin Dole, and I'm so glad you're here.

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This podcast is co-produced with⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ LiveEQ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Click the link to shop horses, tack, stables, and jobs.

Welcome to Trailer Talks, a new bite-sized segment of The Westward Podcast. These are mini-episodes dropping every week alongside full episodes, where I'll be talking life, horse advice, lessons from the saddle, and answering FAQ's I get on my platforms.

I hope you find something of value here, and make sure to shoot me an email with your comments and questions!

[email protected]

Get your ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Westward Merch!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Visit⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ devinoutwest.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to pick up your copy of Words of the West!

This podcast is co-produced with⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ LiveEQ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Click the link to shop horses, tack, stables, and jobs.

What makes a professional woman? The clothes? The hair? Or the heart? Hear from businesswoman, hunter, outdoorsman, and Wyoming native, Codee Dalton.

Welcome to another episode of The Westward Podcast! I'm your host, Devin Dole, and I'm so glad you're here.

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This podcast is co-produced with⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ LiveEQ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Click the link to shop horses, tack, stables, and jobs.

Hot takes. Transparency. Real reviews. That's what Madison is about when it comes to the horse world, and whether you're a seasoned rider or beginner you'll love what she has to say.

Listen to her story from world champion to aspiring jumper, bringing a heart horse back into health, and how she manages to do it all.

Welcome to another episode of The Westward Podcast! I'm your host, Devin Dole, and I'm so glad you're here.

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This podcast is co-produced with⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ LiveEQ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Click the link to shop horses, tack, stables, and jobs.

Let's get honest. Is it too late for you to start? To start riding. To start competing. To own land. To do the things that have weighed heavy on your heart for years.

Let's dig into it.

Welcome to another episode of The Westward Podcast! I'm your host, Devin Dole, and I'm so glad you're here.

Get your ⁠⁠⁠⁠Westward Merch!⁠⁠⁠⁠

Visit⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ devinoutwest.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to pick up your copy of Words of the West!

This podcast is co-produced with⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ LiveEQ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Click the link to shop horses, tack, stables, and jobs.

In this special live episode of The Westward Podcast, I'm hosting renowned horseman Richard Winters from the Buckeye Nutrition booth at the Run for a Million event in Las Vegas.

Richard shares his extensive background in horsemanship, training, clinics, and judging, offering invaluable insights and advice for horse owners at all levels.

He also discusses his journey, his daughter Sarah Dawson's success in the horse industry, and how he transformed his career into a global endeavor. Tune in to hear about consistent riding, training philosophy, and even some top tips for improving your relationship with your horse.

00:00 Introduction to a Special Episode

00:14 Meet Richard Winters: Legendary Horseman

02:12 Richard Winters' Early Life and Passion for Horses

06:29 Building a Career in Horsemanship

11:02 Raising a Family in the Horse Industry

15:02 Training Philosophy and Techniques

19:27 Feeding Philosophy and Nutrition

19:50 Feeding Philosophy for Performance Horses

20:58 Ultimate Recovery Supplement Benefits

22:47 Journey in Horsemanship and Competitions

26:47 Advancing Horsemanship Clinics

33:08 Advice for Horse Owners

38:06 Conclusion and Contact Information

Episode 27: Bonus Episode! Here's how this traveling belt can help save the lives of rodeo athletes.

This week on the Westward Podcast, I’m joined by Jason and Shay of Black Wolf White Wolf Designs — a Native American- and Veteran-owned silversmithing studio blending traditional artistry with contemporary design. The husband and wife team are the founders of the Traveling Charm Belt 2025, a one-of-a-kind piece of artwork made up of the work of over 300 silversmiths, all doing this for one cause. To support the Justin Cowboy Crisis Fund.

Learn more:

#travelingcharmbelt2025

Jason, an enrolled member of the Ponca Tribe of Oklahoma, draws on Native legends to craft meaningful pieces that preserve cultural heritage. Shay, an Anglo Southwestern jeweler and MFA candidate, channels the rugged beauty of the desert into designs that embrace life’s chaos and interconnectedness.

Welcome to another episode of the Westward Podcast! I'm Devin Dole, and in this episode, I chat with the incredibly talented cowgirl, Morgan Holmes. We dive deep into the story of her extraordinary horse, Monster Truk and their journey together in the cow horse world.

This episode brought to you by Warrior Equine.

Donate, support, and learn more about Warrior Counseling Works: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://warriorcounselingworks.org/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Get your ⁠⁠⁠Westward Merch!⁠⁠⁠

Visit⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ devinoutwest.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to pick up your copy of Words of the West!

This podcast is co-produced with⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ LiveEQ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Click the link to shop horses, tack, stables, and jobs.